Adult Speed Pottery Ceramics Throwing taster sessions for 2 people.

NOVICES WELCOME!!

Come and experience a fun and muddy weekday evening or weekend session throwing on a potters wheel with me, Paddy Hartley at my London Bridge ceramics studio just 3 minutes walk from Shard. My 2 and a half hour sessions for 2 friends (on one ticket) will introduce you to throwing on the potters wheel and is geared towards first-time pottery novices.

The first hour of our session is all about focussed, friendly instruction for you and a friend in throwing on the wheel. You will learn how to centre your clay, how to open your centred clay and how to draw up the clay walls of your pot. I’ll also show you some quick and simple finishing techniques including profiling the base of your pot for that added zing before the final challenge, cutting your pot from the wheel.

The second period of the session is a timed ’speed-pot’ where you and your friend take turns applying all you’ve learned in 5 minute quick fire ‘pot-offs’ on the wheel. You’ll also experience throwing with your eyes closed relying entirely on touch alone and you’ll be AMAZED at the results! The emphasis is on fun and learning as much from what goes wrong as what goes right. Choose your favourite pot at the end of the session for glazing and collection at a later date.

If you enjoy the experience, you can book further tuition and wheel time sessions if you wish to hone your newly acquired throwing skills further.

SESSION NUMBERS, TIMES, DATES:

WEEKDAY Mon-Fri 2.5 hour sessions bookable between 5pm-10pm. Once you’ve booked your session, we will ask for your preferred start time. Only one ticket per session admits you and a friend. Weekday daytime bookings can be accommodated. email Paddy for details at paddyhartley@gmail.com

WEEKENDS Sat & Sun. 3 timeslots are available. 12noon-2:30pm. 3:30pm-6pm. 7pm-9:30pm. You can book Speed Pottery sessions over Bank Holidays and sessions throughout religious festivals can be accommodated.

WEEKDAY PARENTS SESSIONS: If Mums and/or Dads want to come along during the day whilst the little one is at nursery or school (the little ones don’t get to have all the fun making mud pies!) Checkout my SPECIAL WEEKDAY DAYTIME SESSIONSspecifically for deserving parents wanting a little funtime on the potters wheel without keeping one eye on the little treasure. Enjoy some 'you time' in a child free environment!

If the future date you want to book isn’t listed or available, or you want to discuss flexible times or even wish to discuss other ceramics workshops which I can tailor to your requirements (including coiling, slabbing, press moulding and mould making), contact Paddy directly to arrange. paddyhartley@gmail.com

WHATS THE REFUND POLICY? 50% refunds offered up until 30 days before the first day of the event. If you wish to reschedule for a session in the weeks/months ahead, this can be accommodated. Please give 7 days notice.

LOCATION:The studio is located near the Medical School, Guy’s Hospital Campus, King’s College London (2 minute walk from London Bridge Tube Station) and is secure access only. Paddy will email all participants prior to the booking to arrange to meet you outside the studio on the day.

DETAILS, ACCESS & CONTACT:Fees include all clay, tools, firings and selection of glazes. The entire studio site indoors and outdoors is a smoke-free and vape-free zone.

Secure cycle parking is available (see details in FAQ's).

Wheelchair access is available on request (please email)

Infinite tea, coffee and biscuits are provided to keep those energy levels up!

TO BUY A TICKET AS A GIFT FOR A FUTURE DATE, CONTACT PADDY DIRECTLY FOR DETAILS ON BUYING A GIFT VOUCHER AND PERSONALISED TICKETING.

FAQs

Is this a group activity with more than just myself and my +1?The session will be run by Me for just you and your +1 so you’ll get undivided attention and tuition throughout the session.

Do you take weekday daytime bookings?Yes, this can be accommodated, particularly if mums and/or dads want to come along during the day whilst the little one is at nursery or school (the little ones don’t get to have all the fun making mud pies!). If you want to make a weekday daytime booking, contact me directly and I will create a listing specially for you. paddyhartley@gmail.com

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?This is an adult course and only taking bookings for attendees over the age of 18. For particularly youthful looking attendees, proof of age is required.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? The studio venue is only a couple of minutes walk from London Bridge Underground/bus/overground station. A secure cycle parking shed is available though you will need to bring a lock and cyclists use the facility at their own risk and the event organiser cannot be held liable for any cycle theft or damage.

What's the refund policy?50% refunds offered up until 30 days before the first day of the event. If you wish to reschedule for a course in the weeks/months ahead, this can be accommodated.

Is this event unsuitable for anyone?Some of the materials we will be using are unsuitable for those who suffer from severe asthma, have breathing difficulties, skin allergies or are in any stage of pregnancy. If any of these apply to you, please do not sign up for this event. Im afraid babies and toddlers cannot attend with a Mum and Dad due to the nature of some of the glaze materials in the studio.